Hi Barbara, Welcome to the list - sorry if it's a rocky beginning.
How old is he?
I would think, in Austin, you might be able to find an FELV home, either singly or with others FELV cats. However, please be aware that the virus is not a very hearty, and lots of veterinarians have different attitudes (and knowledge) about FELV. You're lucky that your vet isn't one that euthanizes immediately.
However, the virus is not considered that contagious; it dies farely rapidly on contact with the air. (Unlike those URI viruses). So at least for the time you have Tom, he's not that much of a risk for your kitties.
Although your vet is following the "party line", many of us do mix our positives with our negatives, if simply because the virus is so fragile, not that contagious, and there's a lot not known about it. Many also use daily interferon to keep the virus in check.
You might try some rescues in or around Austin, in Nacogdoches, San Antonio, Dallas, etc. If you want some suggestions for those let me know and I'll look some up.
Gloria in Little Rock (with 2 FELV positives, and 3 FELV angels at the Bridge)
At 07:48 PM 4/9/2005, you wrote:
Tad,
I had two test done for felv. The second was the IFA. I live in Austin, Texas and my area code is 512-835-2484. I think that I need to re-write this ad. I did not give enough information.
Tom came up a couple months ago crying & crying going from house to house. He was hungry & lonely. I felt sorry for him and started feeding him and letting him come in to sleep. I took him down and got all of his shots and he tested positive for felv. He is one & a half year old and is a very handsome cat. He weighs almost 13 pounds. He is a big boy. He is gray & white. He is very aweet & lovable. He is people oriented & has a great disposition. He really wants to please you and he is so smart.
I will re-do his ad tomorrow and put a picture of him on it. He is a beautiful cat. My vet said that I can't keep him because I have 4 non-positive cats and Tom must be placed with another of his own kind or by his self.
Barbara Baass
Tad Burnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Barbara
It would help a lot if you would give us a little more information about Tom...
Where did he come from...How did you discover he is FeLV+...
How old is he...Does he get along with other cats..Is he people friendly...
There isn't a great line of people waiting to take FeLV+ kitties... You will need to convinse us that we want to save him...
And what part of the world is he in.??? This list is world wide....
Tad
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I need to find Tom a good home with another positive kitty or I have no choice but to put him to sleep. I have 4 non-positive kitties and my vet said I must place him some where to be with another of his own kind or by his self. PLEASE help save Tom and let him live out the rest of his life in comfort. I will provide all food and littler.
Barbara Baass 835-2484
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